PRIVATE PILOT TRAINING

Start Your
Aviation Journey

Flying is more than just learning how to operate an airplane. It’s about building confidence, judgment, and the skills to explore the freedom aviation offers safely.

Private pilot training is the first step toward becoming a safe, confident pilot, whether your goal is flying for fun, traveling with family, or building toward a career in aviation.

PRIVATE PILOT TRAINING

Start Your
Aviation Journey

Flying is more than just learning how to operate an airplane. It’s about building confidence, judgment, and the skills to explore the freedom aviation offers safely.

Private pilot training is the first step toward becoming a safe, confident pilot, whether your goal is flying for fun, traveling with family, or building toward a career in aviation.


OVERVIEW

AIRCRAFT

PA-28-180

N7738N

INSTRUCTION

$50/HR

Ground & Flight

RENTAL

$175/HR

Fuel Included

PACE

2–3

Lessons / Week

ESTIMATE

$8,750+

FAA Minimums


YOUR TRAINING ROADMAP

1 START

Ground school, basic maneuvers, and building your foundation.

2 SOLO

Build confidence and skill as you take your first solo flights.

3 CROSS-COUNTRY

Navigate, plan, and experience the freedom of cross-country flying.

4 CHECKRIDE

Polish your skills and show you’re ready to be a pilot in command.


Estimated FAA-Minimum Training Cost

Aircraft

40 hrs × $175/hr

$7,000

FLIGHT Instruction

20 hrs × $50/hr

$1,000

GROUND INSTRUCTION

15 hrs × $50/hr

$750

TOTAL ESTIMATE

$8,750+

FAA-Minimum Estimate

This estimate does not include books, headset, iPad, ForeFlight, written test, medical exam, renter’s insurance, examiner fee, or checkright costs. Most students should budget more than the FAA minimum.


What You’ll Learn

IN THE AIR
Takeoffs & Landings
Maneuvers & Aircraft Control
Emergency Procedures
Navigation & Cross-Country
Solo Flight
Checkride Preparation
ON THE GROUND
Regulations & Airspace
Weather
Aircraft Systems
Performance & Limitations
Flight Planning
Risk Management & Decision-Making

READY TO START?

Whether you’re starting from zero or finally ready to pursue a lifelong dream, I’d be happy to help you take the first step.